Mole Control in Sheffield
Molehills and ridges wrecking your Sheffield lawn or paddock? Apex Pest Control Ltd clears moles with humane spring traps set in the active runs — the proven method that actually removes the mole, not just flattens the hills.
Apex is a family-run Sheffield business led by founder Tony Johnson, whose 40 years span pest control, forestry and wildlife — exactly the field craft mole work needs. The local team reads the runs, sets the traps correctly, and clears the ground.
BPCA-Certified Member
Fully Insured
7 Days a Week
Apex Pest Control Ltd provides professional mole control in Sheffield and across South Yorkshire, from its Sheffield head office. Apex clears moles by humane spring trapping set directly in the active runs — never poison or gas — for £200 +VAT including three visits to a domestic garden. Founder Tony Johnson and the local Sheffield team attend 7 days a week with no call-out fee; paddock and farm work is quoted after a free survey.
What Apex Mole Control in Sheffield Includes
Apex Pest Control Ltd provides a complete mole-catching service for Sheffield gardens, paddocks and grounds.
A survey that reads the molehills and surface ridges to map the active tunnels — not every hill is on a live run.
Approved humane spring traps are set precisely in the active runs, where the mole is working.
Apex checks and resets the traps across the visits — a domestic garden price includes three visits — until the ground is clear, then advises on the lawn or paddock afterwards: levelling the hills, and what makes ground attractive to moles.
For the full biology, see the Apex guide to moles.
Every Mole Control Job Includes
- A survey that reads the molehills and ridges to map the active tunnels
- Approved humane spring traps set precisely in the active runs
- Trap checking and resetting across the visits until the ground is clear
- A domestic garden price including three visits
- Advice on levelling the hills and reducing what draws moles back
- No call-out fee, ever
How We Treat It
How Apex Clears Moles in Sheffield
Apex follows a clear four-step process on every Sheffield mole job, so you always know what happens next.
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Read the runs
The technician surveys the molehills and surface ridges to find the active tunnels — placement is everything in mole work.
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Set humane traps
Approved spring traps (such as Duffus and half-barrel types) are set directly in the active runs, matched to the soil and the tunnel.
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Check & reset
The traps are checked and reset across the visits, following the mole's activity until the runs go quiet — a domestic job includes three visits.
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Confirm & advise
Apex confirms the ground is clear, advises on levelling the hills, and on reducing what draws moles back.
All work is by a BPCA-certified technician; traps are checked regularly as good practice and the law require.
Why Sheffield Homeowners Choose Apex Pest Control
Apex Pest Control Ltd is a local, family-run pest control company with its head office in Sheffield, a BPCA-certified member, trusted across South and West Yorkshire. The company was founded by Tony Johnson, who brings 40 years of experience across pest control, forestry and wildlife, and authors the Apex pest reference library. You deal directly with Tony and the local Sheffield team — including RSPH Level 2 technician Tom Johnson — not a national call centre.
"I founded Apex in Sheffield and I still write the advice on this site. When you call, you get our local team — we read the runs, set humane traps where the mole is working, and clear the ground."
- Founded by Tony Johnson — 40 years across pest control, forestry & wildlife
- Local Sheffield team, including RSPH Level 2 technician Tom Johnson
- Humane spring trapping set in the active runs — never poison or gas
- COSHH 2002 trained — safe chemical handling
- BPCA member, CHAS registered and RSPH qualified
Founded on Experience
Founded by Tony Johnson, who brings 40 years across pest control, forestry and wildlife, and authors the Apex pest reference library.
Open 7 Days
Apex books mole surveys 7 days a week, so molehills wrecking your lawn or paddock are dealt with promptly by the local Sheffield team — not a call centre.
Reads the Runs
Apex sets approved humane spring traps directly in the active runs where the mole is working, which is what actually removes it — not just flattening the hills.
Member & Insured
BPCA member, CHAS registered and RSPH qualified, carrying £5M public liability insurance.
Apex is a BPCA member, CHAS registered and RSPH qualified, and carries £5M public liability insurance. Call the local Sheffield team to book a mole survey · 0114 349 1098.
Do We Cover Your Area in Sheffield?
Apex Pest Control Ltd provides professional mole control across Sheffield and the surrounding areas — covering all S postcodes from the city centre out to Hillsborough, Stocksbridge and Chapeltown. Click any area below to centre it on the map.
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Mole Control Across Sheffield
Explore our local area pages — detailed coverage for every key Sheffield district.
Mole Control Done Safely and Responsibly
Every Apex mole job — the survey, the trapping and the checks — is carried out responsibly by qualified technicians, the proper way.
Humane spring trappingApproved traps are set in the active runs and checked regularly, as good practice and the law require.
BPCA-certified, RSPH Level 2Every visit by a qualified, insured technician.
No poison or gasThere is no legal, effective amateur poison or gas for moles, so Apex traps; it never uses banned or unsafe methods.
Right trap for the groundThe trap type is matched to the soil and the run, which is what makes trapping work.
£5M public liability insuranceEvery mole job is covered, on domestic gardens, paddocks and grounds alike.
Real Apex Mole Trapping in Sheffield & Yorkshire
Apex reads the runs and sets humane spring traps where the mole is working. Here is real mole-catching from Apex jobs across Sheffield and Yorkshire — trap selection, traps set, and the catch.
Transparent Pricing
How Much Does Mole Control Cost in Sheffield?
Apex Pest Control Ltd clears moles from a Sheffield domestic garden for £200 +VAT, including three visits, with no call-out fee.
Domestic garden
£200
+ VAT · includes three visits, no call-out fee
- Humane spring trapping in the active runs, including three visits
- Extra visits, if the moles need more work, are £60 +VAT each
- Paddocks, smallholdings and farmland quoted after a free survey
- You deal with the local Sheffield team, not a call centre
The price is agreed upfront — what you're quoted is what you're invoiced. View our full price list.
What Apex Customers Say
"Knowledgeable and professional; advised rather than upselling treatment."
"Quick, punctual, knowledgeable, trustworthy and reassuring."
"A gem of a company — used them for years. Tony never overplays the treatment needed."
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Identification
Signs of Moles in Your Sheffield Lawn
Moles live underground and only the surface damage shows — here is what to look for before the runs are trapped.
Molehills
Fresh heaps of soil pushed up across the lawn, paddock or border, often appearing overnight.
Surface ridges
Raised lines of lifted turf where a mole has tunnelled just under the surface.
Spongy, lifted ground
Areas of lawn that feel soft or uneven underfoot where tunnels run below.
Damaged roots & bare patches
Plants and turf undermined by tunnelling, drying out or dying back.
Sudden activity after rain or in spring
Molehills increasing as moles work softer soil or move through territory.
Seeing the hills appear? Call 0114 349 1098 — Apex will survey the runs, confirm they're active and quote before any work begins.
Why Sheffield Gardens and Paddocks Get Moles
Apex Pest Control Ltd catches moles right across Sheffield and its rural edge — from lawns in the leafy suburbs to paddocks and smallholdings around the city's green belt. Moles follow earthworms and insects through the soil, so the rich, well-watered ground of a Sheffield lawn, playing field or grazing paddock is ideal for them.
A single mole is territorial and can throw up a surprising number of hills on its own, which is why the damage looks worse than the number of animals suggests. Because moles live underground and only the hills show, success comes down to reading the active runs and trapping them precisely — the field craft Apex brings to every job.
Sheffield at a Glance
Pest Intelligence
The European Mole — What You're Dealing With
The mole in Sheffield gardens and paddocks is the European mole (Talpa europaea) — an insectivore, not a rodent, about 12–16cm long with velvety grey-black fur, tiny eyes and powerful, spade-like front paws built for digging.
Mole Control in Sheffield — Your Questions Answered
Answers to the questions Sheffield residents ask most often about mole control. Each answer is self-contained and mirrored in the page schema.
How much does mole control cost in Sheffield?
Apex Pest Control Ltd clears moles from a domestic garden for £200 +VAT, including three visits, with no call-out fee. Extra visits, if needed, are £60 +VAT each. Paddocks and farmland are quoted after a free survey.
How do you get rid of moles — do you use poison?
No. There is no legal, effective amateur poison or gas for moles, so Apex uses approved humane spring traps set in the active runs. Correct trap placement is what clears the ground.
Why does it take a few visits?
The traps are set in the active runs and then checked and reset as the mole works, so it takes several visits to catch them — a domestic price includes three. Apex follows the activity until the runs go quiet.
Can't I just flatten the molehills myself?
Flattening the hills doesn't remove the mole, so they come straight back. Apex traps the animal in its runs, which is the only reliable way to stop the damage.
Do you cover paddocks and smallholdings?
Yes. Apex catches moles on paddocks, smallholdings, sports turf and farmland across the Sheffield area — these jobs are quoted after a free survey because the run network varies.
Are the traps humane and legal?
Yes. Apex uses approved spring traps set correctly in the runs and checked regularly, as good practice and the law require — handled by a qualified technician.
Do mole repellents or sonic deterrents work?
Shop-bought repellents, ultrasonic and vibration gadgets, windmills and "repellent plants" are generally not reliably effective — at best they move the mole on for a while before it returns. Trapping the active runs is what actually clears moles, which is why Apex traps rather than relying on deterrents.
Do you cover my Sheffield postcode?
Apex covers the whole Sheffield area and the S postcodes, including Hillsborough, Crookes, Walkley, Ecclesall, Broomhill, Nether Edge, Heeley, Handsworth, Chapeltown and Stocksbridge. Call 0114 349 1098 to confirm.
Still have questions about mole control in Sheffield? Call 0114 349 1098 — the local team can survey the runs and book your mole work 7 days a week.
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Get Rid of Moles in Sheffield — Call Apex Today
Molehills taking over your Sheffield lawn or paddock? Apex Pest Control Ltd will read the runs, set humane traps where the mole is working, and clear the ground — for a fixed garden price including three visits, with no call-out fee. Speak to the BPCA-certified Sheffield team and book your mole survey at a time that suits you.
- 0114 349 1098 — Sheffield local line
- info@apex-pest-control.co.uk
- Mon–Fri 8am–7pm · Sat–Sun 8am–1pm
- Serving Sheffield & South Yorkshire
- Head office: 54 Baxter Drive, Birley Carr, Sheffield, S6 1GH